My point was that, no matter how fitting the pieces look, they won't necessarily come together, I can understand that the story looks like it's stopped in it's track but Shou kinda wrote himself into a corner here because there is really next to no way to make the romantic-option look like a logical next step, sure the shippers would be happy but there are plenty of people that don't want to see them together because they don't really see the point in it when they are getting along just fine.

Just have to say I disagree. They have a good thing now, that's no reason not to keep it evolving, as you're kind of implying with 'they are getting along just fine.'. There is drama we know is in store, and if done right, this certainly could be done to make the relationship take a more romantic spin.

Seriously, a good thing now doesn't mean there isn't a better thing possible. This 'transcending sexual desire' thing sounds like a load of tosh. They have a deep connection, but I think you're reading way too much into it.

Hey guys, the third volume extras and color chapter are up. Terribly sorry for the delay—finals are killing me. Enjoy!

Thanks for this!

Ran actually kissed Keiko but told her that it was just her fingers That is what I want to believe xD

Oh. My. God.

I think that's what happened! Also, it seemed Keiko pretended to be passed out and just let Ran unbutton her shirt. And she blushed when Ran said that she was beautiful!! This is the most tension I've seen between the two yet!

Edit: Wait, maybe it didn't happen after re-reading the last page a few times...

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I seriously love the manga, I really am quite happy with how it is now, I don't feel it needs more yuri (and believe me that's a rare thing for me to say), its refreshing look at a relationship that sits somewhere between platonic and romantic and its just adorable to see, also the subtlety of their relationship means that whenever anything even small happens between them I AM SO FREEKIN HAPPY LIKE SERIOUSLY instead of in other manga where I'd be like "great they held hands, now how many chapters untill they do the fricklefrack"

It's honestly up their now as one of my favorite mangas of all time, can't wait to see where it leads

If you have unresolved sexual desires in real life, you masturbate. Maybe Ran and Keiko do that, but I don't think Shou is going to show it to us.

I feel like Ran probably definitely does, she seems more hedonistic. Keiko weirdly I feel like even though she's apparently pretty sexual would feel uncomfortable getting off by herself.

But yo, what do I know. Only Shou would know for sure.

Ran actually kissed Keiko but told her that it was just her fingers That is what I want to believe xD
I think that's what happened! Also, it seemed Keiko pretended to be passed out and just let Ran unbutton her shirt. And she blushed when Ran said that she was beautiful!! This is the most tension I've seen between the two yet!

Edit: Wait, maybe it didn't happen after re-reading the last page a few times...

No, it didn't happen. Keiko obviously faked being unconscious. I don't know if she faked being breathless either, but if she didn't then already from the moment of checking Keiko's breath, Ran intentionally decided for the CPR as a tease.
In any case, she properly followed the first-aid instructions and unbuttoned Keiko's shirt. She should've undo the bra too, but here she said "beautiful", that completely gave Keiko away because she blushed. At the moment Ran was 100% certain Keiko's totally conscious, so instead of doing the compressions she faked the "kiss" with her fingers.

Ran actually kissed Keiko but told her that it was just her fingers That is what I want to believe xD
I think that's what happened! Also, it seemed Keiko pretended to be passed out and just let Ran unbutton her shirt. And she blushed when Ran said that she was beautiful!! This is the most tension I've seen between the two yet!

Edit: Wait, maybe it didn't happen after re-reading the last page a few times...

No, it didn't happen. Keiko obviously faked being unconscious. I don't know if she faked being breathless either, but if she didn't then already from the moment of checking Keiko's breath, Ran intentionally decided for the CPR as a tease.
In any case, she properly followed the first-aid instructions and unbuttoned Keiko's shirt. She should've undo the bra too, but here she said "beautiful", that completely gave Keiko away because she blushed. At the moment Ran was 100% certain Keiko's totally conscious, so instead of doing the compressions she faked the "kiss" with her fingers.

This chapter reminds me of chapter 100 of Virgins' Empire

Came to see where the discussion has gone and all I see are black bars like it's a hot night at the hentai lounge. Seems like the next release is gonna be good eh?

takachi

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RR, you write so delicious! Really enjoy reading your posts :)

Lol thank you Takachi =]

Reminds me, Smileys and thanking are not actually prohibited here, so feels kinda unusual to see that.
Dangit Shou what the actual stretch? That "close your legs" was utterly casual though

God damn this is such a tease.

This manga is going to kill me.

If I die and Shou doesn't make a yuri happy ending... Avenge me!!

don't worry, I will avenge you or die trying.

Ohahaha, she wanted that kiss!

I give up hope
They won't get anywhere
Higashiyama won't make them a couple and you guys know it.
He'll just continue to milk us over and over again
But nothing will ever come from this.
They might be in love, or something but they'll never be a couple
So I give up hope

arghh! just kiss her!

I give up hope
They won't get anywhere
Higashiyama won't make them a couple and you guys know it.
He'll just continue to milk us over and over again
But nothing will ever come from this.
They might be in love, or something but they'll never be a couple
So I give up hope

You feelin' okay, dude? You want me to call someone?

I give up hope
They won't get anywhere
Higashiyama won't make them a couple and you guys know it.
He'll just continue to milk us over and over again
But nothing will ever come from this.
They might be in love, or something but they'll never be a couple
So I give up hope

Bad day?

I give up hope
They won't get anywhere
Higashiyama won't make them a couple and you guys know it.
He'll just continue to milk us over and over again
But nothing will ever come from this.
They might be in love, or something but they'll never be a couple
So I give up hope

That's funny

I'm pretty certain Ran really kissed Keiko. I means that trick is too obviously fake when you think about it, and Keiko already in too many relationship to know if a kiss is real or not.

Ran meanwhile probably never in one if based on the timing. And thought she can trick others with it. It obviously feel different

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SHOU!! PLEASE ENOUGH WITH THE TEASING ALREADY!!! MY HEART CAN'T TAKE THIS NO LONGER!!!

Oh man...the tease is so good ^_^

Bet Shou had a massive troll-ish grin when making that extra.

http://dynasty-scans.com/chapters/stretch_ch22_5#7

Is it that much fun to mess with me?

How ironic...

I'm pretty certain Ran really kissed Keiko. I means that trick is too obviously fake when you think about it, and Keiko already in too many relationship to know if a kiss is real or not.

Ran meanwhile probably never in one if based on the timing. And thought she can trick others with it. It obviously feel different

I like these kind of analitical comments :D Am I fooled by this or that? Fuuuuuuuuuuuuuun

Just like us Keiko was expecting a kiss and was disappointed too when it didn't happen XD

Hhnngggh.... Shou you cock tease! I'll blame you if I end up having blue balls.

I'm pretty certain Ran really kissed Keiko. I means that trick is too obviously fake when you think about it, and Keiko already in too many relationship to know if a kiss is real or not.

Ran meanwhile probably never in one if based on the timing. And thought she can trick others with it. It obviously feel different

Basically sums it up. Kissing by lips feels far different than the touch of even wet fingers. Plus, the sound of the "smooch" will get to your ears more through your head than through the air. So I think Keiko knows but doesn't want to push this issue.

This chapter puts into color what we've been seeing this entire third volume: lots of romantic tension but not actual confirmed romance.

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